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  • Page 1 2018 NAVIGATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Accessories Precautions The GPS antenna is located in the roof.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Reference Guide 2 System Setup P. 19 P. 2 Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Personal Information 24 Routing 37 Guidance 46 Map 53 System Setup P. 19 2 Navigation P. 73 Entering a Destination 74 Calculating the Route 99 Driving to Your Destination 101 Map Menu 107 Changing Your Route 115...

  • Page 4: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Overview—Functions at a Glance Navigation You can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination. Store home address (P30) Register home address.
  • Page 5 AcuraLink® (P13) AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura. Voice Control (P22) Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of the navigation system. Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), multi-view rear camera, surround view camera system, and power distribution monitor can be operated on this navigation system.

  • Page 6: System Controls

    System Controls Audio/Information Screen (Power) Button Volume Knob Microphone (P22) NAV Button (P20) BACK Button (Display Mode) Button (P58) (Pick-Up) Button MENU Button (P74) (Hang-Up/Back) SETTINGS Button Button Interface Dial/ENTER (Talk) Button (P5) Button (P6) Navigation Voice Control See the Owner’s Manual for other buttons.
  • Page 7 Voice Control Operation  The audio system is muted during voice Voice Portal Screen control mode. a Press and release the (Talk) button  You can use other voice commands on on the top screen of any mode. the Voice Portal screen. The system prompts you to say a voice The system recognizes only certain command and gives examples.
  • Page 8 Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation You will see these icons in each chapter. Rotate dial Press ENTER They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial. Selects function Changes scale Selects map icon Map screens Map screens Rotate dial Press ENTER Move up Move left Move down...
  • Page 9 How to Enter Information You can enter information (e.g. city names, street names, personal names, business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols) when prompted on the input screen. Using the Interface Dial Rotate to highlight a character.  Select to display upper/lower case characters. ...

  • Page 10: Map Screen Legend

    GPS signal strength Scenic road Pedestrian street Best reception State line Good reception One-way No icon: Poor/No reception Landmark icons (P55) Acura dealer Map scale (P65) Honda dealer (U.S.) Honda dealer (Canada) School Parking lot Feature areas Parking garage Grocery store...
  • Page 11 During Route Guidance During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen and guidance screen. Press the NAV button to toggle between the map and guidance screen. Map Screen Day or Night Mode Press the (Display Mode) button Calculated route (P101) Tracking dots to manually switch between day and...
  • Page 12 Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home. Storing Your Home Address Going Home e Enter a name. a Press the SETTINGS a From the map screen, button.
  • Page 13 Navigation—Entering a Destination Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. a From the map screen, e Rotate to select your destination h Rotate to select Set as press the MENU street from the list.
  • Page 14 Navigation—Changing Route or Destination You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guidance. Adding a Waypoint (“Pit Stop”) Canceling Your Route f Move to select Main tab. You can add up to four waypoints along your route.
  • Page 15 AcuraLink® AcuraLink® Messages AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between you and Acura. It sends and receives several kinds of messages through the Acura server. The following features are available:  Vehicle feature guide  Operating quick tips  Safety and maintenance information ...
  • Page 16 Voice Help This navigation system comes with voice help, which shows you what command to say when using the voice command functions. Command Help Getting Started Tutorial d Say one of the options for a list of available commands by category (e.g., a Press and release the (Talk) a Move...
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting (P129) For more Information Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance? short distance behind my actual position, especially at intersections? On the map screen, press to display the Map Menu.
  • Page 18 How to Use This Manual This section explains different methods on how you can easily find information in this manual. Searching the Table of Contents (P1) Two types of Tables of Contents help you find your desired information. More Detailed Contents Table of Contents Chapter Contents...

  • Page 19: Menu Tree

    After following the menu tree, step-by-step instructions explain how to achieve the desired result. MENU button Address Book Menu Tree The menu tree helps guide you through the system's menu options. To get to your desired function, follow the menu tree in order of the steps shown.

  • Page 21: System Setup

    System Setup This section describes the start-up procedure and the navigation and setup functions. Start-up ........... 20 Routing .............37 Color ............. 57 Voice Control System ......22 Route Preference ........38 View (Map Orientation) ......60 Command Input ........22 Unverified Routing ........40 3D Angle Adjustment......

  • Page 22: Start-Up

    Start-up The navigation system starts automatically when you set the power mode to Start-up ACCESSORY or ON. At start-up, the following Confirmation screen is displayed. If the navigation system loses power at any time, you 1. Press to select OK. may need to press and hold the (Power) button for more than two seconds, or you may be prompted...
  • Page 23 uuStart-upu ■ Limitations for Manual Operation Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You cannot select a grayed-out option using the Interface Dial until the vehicle is stopped. Voice commands are still operable while the vehicle is in motion. Disabled option...

  • Page 24: Voice Control System

    Voice Control System Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation for most of Voice Control System the navigation system functions. When you press the (Talk) button, the system The voice control system uses the (Talk) and (Hang-Up/Back) buttons on the prompts you to say a voice command and gives steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

  • Page 25: Voice Recognition

    uuVoice Control SystemuVoice Recognition Voice Recognition Voice Recognition To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the navigation voice control system: The voice control system can only be used from the driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes • Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are noises from the front passenger’s side.

  • Page 26: Personal Information

    Personal Information H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Personal Information Personal information cannot be backed up or moved Use the personal information menu to select and set your address books, home to another navigation system. address, and PINs. You can also delete unwanted destinations from the list of previously routed destinations.

  • Page 27: Address Book

    uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book Address Book H SETTINGS button Address Book Navi Settings Personal Info Address Book Up to 200 addresses can be stored to each address book of Driver 1 and Driver 2 separately. Store up to 200 address entries in two address books (Driver 1 and Driver 2). You can add, edit, and delete information in the address books.
  • Page 28 uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book ■ Adding an Address Book Entry Adding an Address Book Entry If you do not give the address a name, one is H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Address Book automatically assigned (e.g., Address 001). You can re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry.
  • Page 29 uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book • Alert: Alerts you when you approach the address entry. On: Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the entry. Off (factory default): Disables the feature. 3. Rotate to select Name. Press 4. Enter a name or title. Move select OK.
  • Page 30 uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book ■ Editing an Address Book Entry Editing an Address Book Entry The entered contents are displayed on the Edit H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Address Book address screen. 1. Rotate to select the address to edit.
  • Page 31 uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book ■ Creating a new category 1. Move and rotate to select New Category. Press 2. Enter a name and select an icon when prompted. The created category is displayed in the list of categories. ■ Deleting or Editing a category 1.

  • Page 32: Home Address

    uuPersonal InformationuHome Address Home Address H SETTINGS button Home Address Navi Settings Personal Info Edit Go Home If you have PIN-protected your home addresses, enter your PIN when prompted. Press to select OK. Set a home address that you frequently use. PINs are optional.

  • Page 33: Pin Numbers

    uuPersonal InformationuPIN Numbers PIN Numbers H SETTINGS button PIN Numbers Navi Settings Personal Info PIN Number Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a password Set a four-digit PIN for protecting personal addresses and your home address. Once used to access personal data. you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a personal address or a home address.

  • Page 34: Previous Destination

    uuPersonal InformationuPrevious Destination Previous Destination H SETTINGS button Previous Destination Navi Settings Personal Info Previous Destination Up to 50 destinations can be stored. The navigation system maintains a list of your previously routed destinations as a To cancel the selection of a previous destination, shortcut for entering the same destination in the future.

  • Page 35: Category History

    uuPersonal InformationuCategory History Category History H SETTINGS button Category History Navi Settings Personal Info Category History Up to 50 categories can be stored. The navigation system maintains a list of your recently used place categories as a To cancel the selection of a category, rotate shortcut for selecting the same categories in the future.

  • Page 36: Download Poi

    uuPersonal InformationuDownload POI Download POI Import custom Points of Interest (POI) into the navigation system and set the POI as a destination. You can also add, edit, and delete POIs. Importing POI Categories ■ Importing POI Categories For more information about connecting a USB flash H MENU button (on map) More Search Methods Download POI...
  • Page 37 uuPersonal InformationuDownload POI 3. Rotate to select a category to import. Press Editing POI Categories ■ Editing POI Categories If you select From AcuraLink, you can edit Alert H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Download POI only. 1. Rotate to select the downloaded POI category to edit.
  • Page 38 uuPersonal InformationuDownload POI 2. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Alert Setting: Alerts you when you approach the places/landmarks in the category. On: Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the places/ landmarks in the category.

  • Page 39: Routing

    Routing H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Routing Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route calculation. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Route Preference: Changes the route preferences (calculating method). 2 Route Preference P. 38 •...

  • Page 40: Route Preference

    uuRoutinguRoute Preference Route Preference H SETTINGS button Route Preference Navi Settings Routing Route Preference The calculated route may be the shortest route or the route you would choose. For safety reasons, the Change the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods. system generally applies the following rules to your 1.
  • Page 41 H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Routing Route Preference information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/ You can select desired routes by sorting the route list. The three top routes can be acuralink. displayed on the Select a route screen.

  • Page 42: Unverified Routing

    uuRoutinguUnverified Routing Unverified Routing H SETTINGS button Unverified Routing Navi Settings Routing Unverified Routing Unverified roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the Receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas. center of a town. They may not be accurate, and can Rotate to select On or Off.
  • Page 43 uuRoutinguUnverified Routing Differences On (factory default) Route line The route line uses verified A blue-pink route line highlights streets only (when possible). suggested unverified streets on If Straight Line Guide is set to the map while traveling to your On, a pink vector line is destination.

  • Page 44: Traffic Rerouting

    uuRoutinguTraffic Rerouting Traffic Rerouting H SETTINGS button Traffic Rerouting Navi Settings Routing Traffic Rerouting Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic subscription. A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information. See your Owner’s Manual for subscription 2 Traffic Rerouting P.

  • Page 45: Edit Poi Search Radius Along Route

    uuRoutinguEdit POI Search Radius Along Route Edit POI Search Radius Along Route H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Routing Edit POI Search Radius Along Route Select the distance from your highlighted route line (on either side of your route) that the system will search for a waypoint. 2 Adding Waypoints P.

  • Page 46: Avoided Area

    uuRoutinguAvoided Area Avoided Area H SETTINGS button Avoided Area Navi Settings Routing Avoided Area The maximum size of one side of an “avoid area” is approximately 1/2 mile (800 m). Specify up to five areas to avoid (e.g., road construction, closures), if possible, when the system calculates routes to your destination.
  • Page 47 uuRoutinguAvoided Area 5. Rotate to select a method for Avoided Area specifying the area. Press Avoid area can be set in the 1/20, 1/8, or 1/4 mile (80, 200, or 400 m) map scales. The following options are available: • Address: Specify the general area by entering an address. 2 Address P.

  • Page 48: Guidance

    Guidance H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route guidance. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Guidance Mode: Sets whether to display only the map screen or a split map- guidance screen.

  • Page 49: Guidance Mode

    uuGuidanceuGuidance Mode Guidance Mode H SETTINGS button Guidance Mode Navi Settings Guidance Guidance Mode The guidance mode can also be selected from the Map Menu. Select the display mode for the map and guidance screens. 2 Map Menu P. 107 Rotate to select an option.
  • Page 50 uuGuidanceuGuidance Mode • Direction List: Displays the map and direction list simultaneously on the map screen. When you approach a guidance point, the next guidance point appears. Direction List screen Next Maneuver screen Near the next guidance point Guidance direction list Next guidance point •...

  • Page 51: Street Name Guidance

    uuGuidanceuStreet Name Guidance Street Name Guidance H SETTINGS button Street Name Guidance Navi Settings Guidance Street Name Guidance This feature is only available when the system language is set to English. The navigation system includes the street names during voice guidance (e.g., “Turn right on Main Street”).

  • Page 52: Non-Map Screens

    uuGuidanceuNon-map Screens Non-map Screens H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Non-map Screens The navigation system temporarily interrupts the screen display to view the guidance screen as you approach a guidance point. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: •...

  • Page 53: Guidance Point

    uuGuidanceuGuidance Point Guidance Point H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Guidance Point Set the guidance point to display on the map screen. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • Destination (factory default): Displays the remaining/arrival time and distance to the destination.

  • Page 54: Estimated Time

    uuGuidanceuEstimated Time Estimated Time H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Estimated Time Select the estimated time to display on the screen. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • Arrival: Displays the arrival time to the destination or the next waypoint. •...

  • Page 55: Map

    H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Select the landmark icons to display on the map, change the orientation of the map, display your current location, and learn the meanings of the icons, colors, and symbols displayed on the map. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: •...
  • Page 56 uuMapu • Current Location: Displays and saves your current location. 2 Current Location P. 63 • Map Legend: Displays an overview of the map features. 2 Map Legend P. 64 • Display Tracking: Sets whether to display the tracking dots on the map. 2 Display Tracking P.

  • Page 57: Showing Icons On Map

    uuMapuShowing Icons on Map Showing Icons on Map H SETTINGS button Showing Icons on Map Navi Settings Show Icon on Map If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Move to select OK. PINs Select the icons that are displayed on the map. are optional.
  • Page 58 uuMapuShowing Icons on Map ■ Fine-tuning the Icons Icons in some categories can be fine-tuned to display or hide. 1. Rotate to select the icons to display on the map. Press Pressing toggles the icon display on or off. Repeat the procedure as necessary.

  • Page 59: Color

    uuMapuColor Color Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes. Color (Day) ■ Color (Day) The factory default is set to Beige. H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Color (Day) Rotate to select a color for the Day mode. Press Color (Night) ■...
  • Page 60 uuMapuColor ■ Switching Display Mode Manually Switching Display Mode Manually A visual guide helps you see the difference between Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the Day and Night modes. (Display Mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off). 2 Day or Night Mode P.
  • Page 61 uuMapuColor Illumination Priority Operation Dash illumination When headlights are turned on, and you wish to adjustment buttons have the Day display mode, adjust the (see your Owner’s illumination to the full brightness setting (beeps). Manual for location) Remember: Adjust the dash brightness back to mid-range to allow auto switching by sensing if the headlights are on or off.

  • Page 62: View (Map Orientation)

    uuMapuView (Map Orientation) View (Map Orientation) H SETTINGS button View (Map Orientation) Navi Settings View The red arrow in the symbol always points North. Select the map orientation. Heading-up and 3D map view switch to the North-up Rotate to select an option. Press view on 2 miles (3.2 km) or wider map scale.

  • Page 63: 3D Angle Adjustment

    uuMapu3D Angle Adjustment 3D Angle Adjustment H SETTINGS button Navi Settings 3D Angle Adjustment Adjust the viewing angle. Rotate to adjust the angle. Press...

  • Page 64: Straight Line Guide

    uuMapuStraight Line Guide Straight Line Guide H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Straight Line Guide Set whether to display a straight guideline to the destination or waypoint. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • On (factory default): Displays the straight guideline on the map. •...

  • Page 65: Current Location

    uuMapuCurrent Location Current Location H SETTINGS button Current Location Navi Settings Current Location If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Press to select OK. Display and save your current location for future use as a destination. The address, PINs are optional.

  • Page 66: Map Legend

    uuMapuMap Legend Map Legend H SETTINGS button Map Legend Navi Settings Map Legend A visual guide helps you see the map legend. 2 Map Screen Legend P. 8 See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, and navigation 2 Traffic Rerouting P.
  • Page 67 uuMapuMap Legend ■ Map Scale and Functions Map Scale and Functions You can change between mile or km. See your The functions that are available from the map screen depend on the map scale. Owner’s Manual. Map Scale (top: mile, bottom: metric) Function page 1/20 1/8...
  • Page 68 Map Icons and Functions Map Icons and Functions Icon display control Display or hide all icons on the map screen, with the exception of Honda/Acura Icons that can be displayed or hidden using the Dealer icons which are always shown.
  • Page 69 uuMapuMap Legend ■ Traffic icon Traffic icon When you use the Interface Dial to position the Icon display Type Icon selectable Icon searchable cursor (round red circle) over the traffic incident icon, control you can view the summary of the incident. Traffic incident Press on the traffic incident icon to view a pop-up...

  • Page 70: Display Tracking

    uuMapuDisplay Tracking Display Tracking H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Display Tracking The navigation system can be set to display white tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • On: The system displays the white tracking dots. 2 Tracking Dots P.
  • Page 71 uuMapuDisplay Tracking ■ Deleting Tracking Dots Deleting Tracking Dots When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, delete H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Delete Tracking the tracking dots. Rotate to select Yes. Press...

  • Page 72: Correct Vehicle Position

    uuMapuCorrect Vehicle Position Correct Vehicle Position H SETTINGS button Correct Vehicle Position Navi Settings Correct Vehicle Position An apparent position error can occur where buildings, tunnels, and other objects block or reflect Manually adjust the current position of the vehicle as displayed on the map screen if the GPS signals, forcing the system to use “dead the position appears to be incorrect.

  • Page 73: System Device Information

    uuMapuSystem Device Information System Device Information H SETTINGS button System Device Information Navi Settings System Device Information You will need this information when ordering a map update. View database, software, device, and vehicle identification information. 2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 143 Map Data Update H SETTINGS button Map Data Update...

  • Page 75: Navigation

    Navigation This section describes how to enter a destination, select a route to take, and follow the route to your destination. It also describes how to change your route or destination along the way. Entering a Destination ......74 Calculating the Route ......99 Adding Waypoints .......

  • Page 76: Entering A Destination

    Entering a Destination H MENU button (on map) Entering a Destination If you press the MENU button when en route, the This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance. Route Option screen is displayed. 2 Changing Your Route P. 115 Rotate to select an item.
  • Page 77 uuEntering a Destinationu • Go Home: Sets your home address as a destination. 2 Going Home P. 10 • Place Category: Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark. 2 Place Category P. 85 • Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search. 2 Local Search P.

  • Page 78: Address

    uuEntering a DestinationuAddress Address H MENU button Address Enter an address to use as the destination. The state or province you are currently in is displayed (e.g., California). Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • City: Selects your destination city. 2 Selecting a City P.

  • Page 79: Selecting The State Or Province

    uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting the State or Province Selecting the State or Province Move to select the following areas: H MENU button Address Change State/Change Province • USA for the U.S. mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and Rotate to select a state or Puerto Rico •...
  • Page 80 uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a City by Zip Code or Postal Code Selecting a City by Zip Code or Postal Code If your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger H MENU button Address ZIP Code/Postal Code metropolitan area.
  • Page 81 uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a City Selecting a City Vehicle position may not be displayed when: H MENU button Address City • The automobile is traveling off-road. • The vehicle position data cannot be updated. The name of the city where you are currently located is displayed. You do not need to enter spaces or symbols (e.g., &, 1.
  • Page 82 uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a Street Selecting a Street When entering the names of major freeways/ H MENU button Address Street highways, you can use the following abbreviations. 1. Enter the name of your destination For interstates, use an “I” (e.g., I-10). For U.S. freeways, use “US”...
  • Page 83 uuEntering a DestinationuAddress 3. Enter the street number. Only valid street numbers can be entered. 4. Move to select OK. Press 5. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 99 Continued...
  • Page 84 uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a Street by House Number H MENU button Address House Number 1. Enter the house number. Only a valid house number can be entered. 2. Move to select OK. Press If you did not yet select a street name, enter a street name when you are prompted.

  • Page 85: Address Book

    uuEntering a DestinationuAddress Book Address Book H MENU button Address Book Address Book If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Press to select OK. Select an address stored in your address book to use as the destination. PINs are optional.

  • Page 86: Previous Destination

    uuEntering a DestinationuPrevious Destination Previous Destination H MENU button Previous Destination Previous Destination If Previous Destination is grayed out, there are no previous destinations entered. Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations to use as the destination.

  • Page 87: Place Category

    uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Category Place Category H MENU button Place Category Place Category This option is convenient if you do not know the exact name of a place or if you want to narrow down Select the category of a place (e.g., Banking, Lodging, Restaurant) stored in the map the number of matches returned for places with a database to search for the destination.
  • Page 88 uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Category 3. Rotate to select an item. Press Place Category The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving distance) and direction to the destination are shown for the highlighted place. The following items are available: •...

  • Page 89: Local Search

    The screen in this section may differ from the actual (e.g., Community). Press ones. Local Search is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/ acuralink (Canada). 2. Rotate to select a subcategory.
  • Page 90 uuEntering a DestinationuLocal Search 3. Rotate to select an item. Press 4. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 99 The following items are available: • Search Nearby: Finds the nearest POI around your vehicle. • Search from Map: Selects a POI by scrolling the Interface Dial on the map screen.

  • Page 91: Place Name

    uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Name Place Name H MENU button Place Name Enter the name of a place (e.g., business, hotel, restaurant) stored in the map database to use as the destination. 1. Enter a place name. 2. Move to select OK to display a list of matching hits.
  • Page 92 uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Name ■ Place Name in Multiple Categories Place Name in Multiple Categories Matching letters are highlighted. If the place name is in multiple categories of the map database, the following screen is displayed. 1. Rotate to select a place name. Press 2.
  • Page 93 uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Name 3. Rotate to select a place. Select Place Name in Multiple Categories and press Move to select Sort by City or Sort by Distance. 4. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 99...

  • Page 94: Place Phone Number

    uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Phone Number Place Phone Number H MENU button Place Phone Number More Search Methods Place Phone Number All 10 digits must be entered. Select a destination by phone number. Only phone numbers in the database are Phone numbers of private residences entered in your recognized.

  • Page 95: Download Poi

    uuEntering a DestinationuDownload POI Download POI H MENU button Download POI More Search Methods Download POI Move and rotate to select the following items: Select a place imported into the navigation system as the destination. • Import from USB: Imports POI data into the 1.

  • Page 96: Scenic Route

    uuEntering a DestinationuScenic Route Scenic Route H MENU button Scenic Route More Search Methods Scenic Route If you select a scenic road that runs through multiple states or provinces, only the portion of the road in the Select a scenic road as a destination (U.S. and Canada only). selected state or province is displayed.

  • Page 97: Intersection

    uuEntering a DestinationuIntersection Intersection H MENU button Intersection More Search Methods Intersection It is usually easier to select Street to find the streets first. The city or cities that the streets are in will be Select the intersection of two streets as the destination. The state or province for displayed.

  • Page 98: Map Input

    uuEntering a DestinationuMap Input Map Input H MENU button More Search Methods Map Input Use the Interface Dial to manually select an icon or a location on the map screen as the destination. You are prompted to define the map area to display. 1.
  • Page 99 uuEntering a DestinationuMap Input 2. Scroll the map to position the Map Input cursor over your desired Auto Zoom destination, adjusting the map Press repeatedly on the map to zoom in (to the scale as necessary. scale 1/4 mile (400 m)) while scrolling the map. If the address is not the desired Information icons are displayed at scales from 1 mile location, scroll the map to...

  • Page 100: Coordinate

    uuEntering a DestinationuCoordinate Coordinate H MENU button Coordinate More Search Methods Coordinate Latitude and longitude must be entered up to the seconds’ value. Specify a location using latitude and longitude map coordinates. 1. Enter the latitude and select OK. 2. Enter the longitude and select OK. 3.

  • Page 101: Calculating The Route

    Calculating the Route This section describes how to calculate your route. Calculating the Route 1. Rotate to select Set as The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving Destination. Press distance) and direction to the destination are shown. The system calculates and You cannot use voice commands while the system is displays the route line on the...

  • Page 102: Viewing The Routes

    The travel distance and estimated Server Routes is a subscription service. For more travel time is displayed for each information, contact an Acura dealer or visit route. owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/ The system calculates and displays acuralink (Canada).

  • Page 103: Driving To Your Destination

    Driving to Your Destination This section describes how to follow the route guidance to your destination, receive Viewing the Route traffic information and choose the icons displayed on the map screen. You can change the map scale by rotating If you scroll the map while en route, the time and Viewing the Route distance to destination indicators are replaced with an indicator showing distance from the current...

  • Page 104: Guidance Screen

    uuDriving to Your DestinationuViewing the Route ■ Guidance Screen Guidance Screen A visual guide helps you check the guidance screen. The guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route. 2 Guidance Screen P. 9 The next guidance point is displayed as you approach each Turn-by-Turn Directions guidance point on the route.

  • Page 105: Route Line

    uuDriving to Your DestinationuViewing the Route ■ Route Line Route Line You can set Unverified Routing to Off to follow When driving on verified streets, the route line is light blue. The route line display your own route to the destination. If Unverified changes when driving on unverified streets: Routing is On, be aware that unverified streets may •...
  • Page 106 uuDriving to Your DestinationuViewing the Route ■ Deviating From the Planned Route If you leave the calculated route, the system automatically recalculates a route to the desired destination based on your current location and direction. 2 Route Preference P. 38 Tracking Dots ■...

  • Page 107: Listening To Voice Guidance

    uuDriving to Your DestinationuListening to Voice Guidance Listening to Voice Guidance H ENTER button (on map) Listening to Voice Guidance Voice You can turn voice guidance OFF if you prefer. On the map screen, press to display the Map Menu. As you approach each guidance point, a pop-up window is displayed on the map Select Guidance Volume and adjust the volume screen with instructions for you to follow.

  • Page 108: Reaching A Waypoint

    uuDriving to Your DestinationuReaching a Waypoint Reaching a Waypoint When you reach a waypoint, a pop-up message is displayed. You can continue or pause the route guidance. Rotate to select No to pause the route guidance. Press Select Yes to continue the guidance.

  • Page 109: Map Menu

    Map Menu Displaying the Map Menu Map Menu Use the Map Menu to control the icons displayed on the screen and to display traffic information and messages. You can also use the Map Menu to find locations or to If you scroll the map while en route, press the NAV (or BACK) button to return to the current position cancel the route.
  • Page 110 uuMap MenuuDisplaying the Map Menu • Map/Guidance: Allows you to select the map and guidance settings (display Map Menu mode, icons to display on the map, map orientation, map color, and 3D view Directions angle), display your current location, and an overview of the map features. The system provides freeway/highway exit 2 Guidance Mode P.

  • Page 111: Adjusting The Voice Prompt Volume

    uuMap MenuuAdjusting the Voice Prompt Volume Adjusting the Voice Prompt Volume H ENTER button (on map) Adjusting the Voice Prompt Volume Guidance Volume Set Voice Prompt to Off if you do not want the system to provide confirmation and system prompts. Adjust the volume of the system confirmations and prompts during voice control See your Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 112: Showing Traffic Flow On Map

    uuMap MenuuShowing Traffic Flow on Map Showing Traffic Flow on Map H ENTER button (on map) Showing Traffic Flow on Map Hide Traffic Flow You must be in or near a traffic-enabled city to receive coverage for that area. Traffic information is Hide or display traffic information and traffic incidents based on continuously available in certain areas in the lower 48 states, updated traffic information received by the system.

  • Page 113: Directions

    uuMap MenuuDirections Directions H ENTER button (on map) Directions Directions Guidance points with exit information are indicated Display a list of the guidance points on your route for your confirmation. by a (freeway/highway exit information) icon. Move to select Exit Info to display the exit 1.
  • Page 114 uuMap MenuuDirections ■ Freeway/Highway Exit Information Freeway/Highway Exit Information You can scroll the map and select a (Freeway/ H ENTER button (on map) Directions Exit Info Highway exit information) icon on the map screen to display the Freeway/Highway exit information. The Display a list of the Freeway/highway exits for the route.

  • Page 115: Traffic Rerouting Tm

    P. 13 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic is a subscription 2 Traffic Rerouting P. 42 service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada). Automatic traffic rerouting may not provide a detour route depending on circumstances.
  • Page 116 uuMap MenuuTraffic Rerouting 2. Rotate to select Avoid. Press Traffic Rerouting Manually You can choose to avoid up to 10 traffic incidents. It Repeat step 1 to 2 as necessary. is not always possible for the system to calculate a route that avoids all traffic incidents or specific traffic incidents you select.

  • Page 117: Changing Your Route

    Changing Your Route H MENU button (when en route) Changing Your Route If you press the MENU button when not en route, This section describes how to alter your route, add an interim “waypoint” (pit stop), the Destination Menu screen is displayed. choose a different destination, cancel your current destination, and continue your 2 Entering a Destination P.

  • Page 118: Pausing The Route

    uuChanging Your RouteuPausing the Route • Change Route Preference: Changes the route preferences (calculating method). 2 Route Preference P. 38 • Detour: Calculates a detour route. 2 Taking a Detour P. 123 • Avoid Streets: Avoids streets along your route. 2 Avoiding Streets P.

  • Page 119: Adding Waypoints

    uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints Adding Waypoints Adding Waypoints Add up to four waypoints (pit stops) along the route to your destination. Waypoints allow you to stop for gas or food, for Waypoints are displayed on the map example, and then continue on to your destination. screen as small, numbered red flags.
  • Page 120 uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Route Menu Adding Waypoints from the Route Menu Search method H MENU button (when en route) Destination List Add New Destination Find Along Route “Search around” method 1. Rotate to select a search method to add a waypoint.
  • Page 121 uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints 3. Rotate to select a place. Press The waypoint is added to the Destination List. 4. Rotate to select a location and move the order of destinations. Press 5. Move and rotate to select Start Route. Press The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.
  • Page 122 uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Navigation Menu Adding Waypoints from the Navigation Menu You can edit the order of waypoints and destination. H MENU button (when en route) Destination List Add New Destination 2 Editing the Destination List P. 121 Use Nav Menu 1.

  • Page 123: Editing The Destination List

    uuChanging Your RouteuEditing the Destination List Editing the Destination List Editing the Order of Waypoints ■ Editing the Order of Waypoints Move to rotate to select Show All on Map H MENU button (when en route) Destination List to display the destination and waypoints on the map screen.
  • Page 124 uuChanging Your RouteuEditing the Destination List ■ Deleting Waypoints Deleting Waypoints Move and rotate to select Delete All to H MENU button (when en route) Destination List delete the destination and all the waypoints. 1. Rotate to select a list item to Select Show on Map to display the waypoint on the delete.

  • Page 125: Taking A Detour

    uuChanging Your RouteuTaking a Detour Taking a Detour H MENU button (when en route) Taking a Detour Detour The detour option is convenient if you encounter an unexpected obstacle such as a road closure or Calculate a detour route manually. The system attempts to calculate a new route by extremely heavy traffic congestion.

  • Page 126: Changing Your Destination

    Changing Your Destination There are several methods you can use to change the route destination. Find Nearest Place H ENTER button (on map) Search Nearby Search for the nearest place/landmark on the map screen and set it as your destination. 1.

  • Page 127: Selecting A Destination On The Map

    uuChanging Your DestinationuSelecting a Destination on the Map Selecting a Destination on the Map Selecting a Destination on the Map Select a new destination when en route by selecting a location on the map. If there is more than one icon or street under the map 1.

  • Page 128: Entering A New Destination

    uuChanging Your DestinationuEntering a New Destination Entering a New Destination H MENU button (when en route) Destination Enter a new destination using the Destination Menu screen even when you are en route. 1. Rotate to select a method to enter a new destination. 2 Entering a Destination P.

  • Page 129: Resuming Your Trip

    Resuming Your Trip Stop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on Resuming Your Trip your route. The Continue Trip screen has the same options as If you did not complete your route, the Continue Trip screen is displayed when you when you calculate a route.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........130 Map, Voice, Entering Destinations ..130 Traffic ..........132 Guidance, Routing ....... 133 Update, Coverage, Map Errors ..... 135 Display, Accessories......135 Miscellaneous Questions ...... 135 Error Messages........136 Navigation System........ 136...

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Map, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed This is normal. The Startup Confirmation screen reminds you and your guest every time I start the car. drivers to always operate the navigation system in a safe manner. The Startup Confirmation screen goes off after a certain period of time and the top screen of the last mode is displayed.
  • Page 133 uuTroubleshootinguMap, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The voice control system is having difficulty Check that the vents are not blowing air onto the microphone on the ceiling, the recognizing my voice commands. vehicle is as quiet as possible, and you are using the correct command when speaking.

  • Page 134: Traffic

    There may be a temporary technical problem in your metropolitan area. Call ● Acura Client Relations to see if there is an outage. 2 Acura Client Relations Contact Information P. 142 If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.

  • Page 135: Guidance, Routing

    uuTroubleshootinguGuidance, Routing Guidance, Routing Problem Solution The navigation system does not route me the same The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change way I would go or the same way as other mapping the route preferences used when calculating a route. systems.
  • Page 136 uuTroubleshootinguGuidance, Routing Problem Solution The screen is showing white dots as I drive along. These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Display Tracking is set to On. 2 Display Tracking P. 68 How do I remove the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) Press the SETTINGS button.

  • Page 137: Update, Coverage, Map Errors

    uuTroubleshootinguUpdate, Coverage, Map Errors Update, Coverage, Map Errors Problem Solution My city is not part of a fully verified detailed The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most coverage area. recent information on the internet. 2 Map Coverage P. 143 Does the navigation system work outside North The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S.

  • Page 138: Error Messages

    Error Messages Navigation System Error Message Solution The display temperature is too high. For protection, This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The the system will shut off until the display cools down. navigation system turns off until the display cools down. The system turns back on automatically when the display cools down.

  • Page 139: Reference Information

    System Limitations ........140 Copyrights ........... 145 GPS ............140 User Agreements ......... 145 Address Calculation ......140 As required by the FCC ......149 Database ..........140 Client Assistance ........142 Resolving Problems .......142 Acura Client Relations Contact Information...142 Visiting Your Dealer ......142 Map Coverage ........143...

  • Page 140: System Initialization

    System Initialization The navigation system must be initialized if Acquiring GPS Information power to the navigation system is Depending on the length of time the power interrupted for any reason (e.g., the battery was interrupted, your system may require was disconnected). GPS initialization.

  • Page 141: Startup Confirmation Screen

    uuSystem InitializationuStartup Confirmation Screen Startup Confirmation Map Matching Screen Map matching is the process of using the acquired GPS information to locate your The Startup Confirmation screen is position on the map screen. If you are on a displayed when initialization has mapped road, the name of the road is successfully completed.

  • Page 142: System Limitations

    System Limitations Address Calculation Database The signals received from GPS satellites are The destination icon shows only the The digitized map database reflects extremely weak (less than a millionth of the approximate location of a destination conditions as they existed at various points strength of a local FM station) and require address.
  • Page 143 uuSystem LimitationsuDatabase The database does not include, analyze, process, consider, or reflect any of the following categories of information: • Neighborhood quality or safety • Population density • Availability or proximity of law enforcement • Emergency, rescue, medical, or other assistance •...

  • Page 144: Client Assistance

    Acura Client Services places/landmarks: 180 Honda Boulevard 2 Visiting Your Dealer P. 142 Markham, L6C 0H9, ON • Call Acura Client Relations. E-Mail: acura_cr@ch.honda.com 2 Acura Client Relations Contact Telephone: (888) 9-ACURA-9 Information P. 142 Hours: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm...

  • Page 145: Map Coverage

    1. Visit the website. coverage for the United States, Canada, 2. Enter your vehicle model and model year. Acura is continually expanding the scope of Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The map coverage 3. Click Map Coverage to display a list of the navigation system.

  • Page 146: Traffic Information

    Canada. A list of coverage areas is available online. All roads displayed on the map screens are verified roads. Information in this manual Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or relating to “unverified” roads or areas is not www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada) applicable. to find traffic information.

  • Page 147: Legal Information

    Legal Information Copyrights User Agreements • The HDD may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in • Infogroup-Data: Certain business data ■ whole or in part. Navigation System User provided by Infogroup © 2012, All Rights • The HDD may not be used in a network Agreement Reserved.
  • Page 148 uuLegal InformationuUser Agreements • The terms and conditions hereof apply to government is subject to “Restricted FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE all subsequent users and owners as well Rights” as set forth at FAR 52.227-14, -19 UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY as to the original purchaser.
  • Page 149 uuLegal InformationuUser Agreements OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST shall be liable for any damages arising out If MS, Microsoft Corporation or their INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED of errors in the speech recognition affiliates make available Supplemental ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE process.
  • Page 150 uuLegal InformationuUser Agreements DEVICE as a replacement copy for the property of the respective content owner provided in the documentation for the existing SOFTWARE, and use it in and may be protected by applicable DEVICE. accordance with this EULA, including any copyright or other intellectual property Should you have any questions additional EULA terms accompanying the...

  • Page 151: As Required By The Fcc

    uuLegal InformationuAs required by the FCC As required by the FCC 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian RSS-210/ RSSGen. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...

  • Page 153: Voice Commands

    Voice Commands Voice Commands ........152 Voice Portal Screen ......152 Navigation Commands......152...

  • Page 154: Voice Commands

    Emergency room Find nearest (specify place): ■ Navigation Hospital Fuel and auto Police station The screen changes the navigation screen. Acura dealers Veterinarian Address (English only) Honda dealers Lodging Place Name (English only) Gas station Bed & breakfast Find Nearest POI Category...
  • Page 155 uuVoice CommandsuNavigation Commands German restaurant Airport Greek restaurant Automobile club Bus station Indian restaurant Italian restaurant Camping Japanese restaurant Commuter rail station Korean restaurant Ferry terminal Mexican restaurant Named place Pizza Park & ride Seafood restaurant Parking garage Parking lot Thai restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Rental car agency...

  • Page 156: Index

    Estimated Time .......... 52 Current Location ........63 Exit Info ............ 112 Current Position Address Book ..........25 Map Input ..........96 Acura Client Relations ......142 Address............76 Find Nearest Place........124 Address Book ..........25 Avoided Area..........44 Day Mode Address Book Color............
  • Page 157 Search Nearby........... 124 Security PIN Code ........138 Legal Information ........145 Personal Information ......... 24 SETTINGS Button .......... 4 Lodging (Place Category) ......85 PIN Numbers ..........31 Show Icon on Map ........55 Place Category Sort by Distance to Travel......85 Address Book ..........
  • Page 158 Voice Map Menu ..........105 Voice Commands Help ............14 Voice Commands List ......152 Voice Control System......... 22 Voice Control Operation Basic Operation ........... 5 Voice Portal ..........5 Volume Map Menu ..........107 Waypoint Adding ............ 117 Editing............. 121 Zip Code ............
  • Page 159 31TY2850 NM-05519 2018 Acura RLX Navigation Manual 00X31-TY2-8500 ©2017 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.

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